Warnings While Using This Medicine

This medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. You must use a condom together with a second form of birth control while you use this medicine and for 3 months after the last dose.

Tell your doctor if you have a history of a brain injury or tumor, seizures, or a stroke.

This medicine may cause the following problems:

Seizures

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES)

This medicine may cause dizziness, tiredness, muscle weakness, or seizures. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088

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Last reviewed on 10/12/2016

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